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Anchor Your New Habit To Something You Are Already Doing

Anchor Your New Habit To Something You Are Already Doing

Attaching your new behavior to an existing behavior - waking up, for instance - can boost the likelihood of your habit sticking by 200-300%! If you want to make a change in your life, try and link it to something you already do. This helps you remember to do it and makes it a part of your daily routine.

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